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Understanding Akira Ransomware and Ransomware Trends: A Comprehensive Analysis

Author: Marcus Knowles Jr. CIRT Analyst In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging threats to businesses worldwide. Among the myriad ransomware families, one name has been making headlines – Akira. Understanding the origins, evolution, and tactics employed by Akira is crucial in the fight against this potent digital adversary. Ransomware families reported in

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Holiday Shopping Awareness Guide

Cyber Steward’s Guide to Online Christmas Shopping

Cyber Steward’s Guide to Online Christmas Shopping Spot the Real Deals Learn the difference between genuine offers and too-good-to-be-true scams. Secure Your Transactions Use trusted payment methods and ensure the website’s security before entering your details. Keep Software Updated Running the latest security software is your first defence against cyber threats. Watch Out for Fake Reviews Rely on verified purchase reviews and be wary of

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Cybersecurity Plays Pivotal Role in The Bahamas’ National Strategy

Repost Minister of Economic Affairs Sen. the Hon. Michael Halkitis said cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in The Bahamas’ national strategy and is crucial for advancing the nation’s utilization of information and communications technology and managing cyber risks-particularly from an economic, but also from a national security perspective. “This is an area of significant interest to our administration and its ‘Digital Transformation to Strengthen Competitiveness’

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Multiple Nation-State Threat Actors Exploit Multiple Zoho Manage Engine Products

Attention Constituent:     ######################################### ##  S E C U R I T Y   A D V I S O R Y  ## ######################################### Title            : Multiple Nation-State Threat Actors Exploit Multiple Zoho ManageEngine products Advisory ID      : CIRT-BS-2023-0004 Version          : 1.00 Probability      : high CVE ID          

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Cisco Router / Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and FTD Software Vulnerability

Attention Constituent:     ######################################### ##  S E C U R I T Y   A D V I S O R Y  ## ######################################### Title            : Cisco Router / Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and FTD Software Vulnerability Advisory ID      : CIRT-BS-2023-0005 Version          : 1.00 Probability      : high CVE ID      

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Overview

Safer Students — Get Safe Online

Keep Your Students Safer Students spend much time online in today’s digital world. Online is great fun, but cyberbullying, oversharing, and clickjacking may cause them harm. Get Safe Online provides valuable information to prepare students to navigate the online world. We want every student while online to say with confidence #lAmSafer. Visit getsafeonline.bs to find out how students can stay safe online.   Choose Secure

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CIRT-BS 2nd Annual Stakeholders Engagement 2023

The National Computer Incident Response Team of The Bahamas (CIRT-BS) hosted its second annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, 16–17 August 2023, at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. The Annual Stakeholder Engagement Conference is a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking within the national cybersecurity industry. Minister of National Security, the Honourable Wayne Munroe, KC, delivered the keynote presentation. The conference featured a thought-provoking panel

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Government Working Diligently to Increase Awareness of Cyber Security Threats

Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – As the government advances its plans to transform and digitize its services, thereby making it more convenient for the public to conduct business with the government, the need  to beef up cyber security has significantly risen. Consequently, the Ministry of Economic Affairs in conjunction with the  Bahamas National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), hosted  a two-day inter-ministerial cyber security

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Sametria McKinnney ISSA Award

Bahamas’ National CIRT Manager Sametria McKinney Receives Prestigious International Award

Source: Bahamas Information Services NASSAU, The Bahamas – Senator the Honourable Michael Halkitis, Minister of Economic Affairs, together with proud Bahamians everywhere, recognize and extend warmest congratulations to the Bahamas’ National Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Manager, Miss Sametria McKinney, on receiving the President’s Award for Public Service at the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International Awards Gala, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on

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CIRT-BS March Week Recap

Last week, our team participated in a series of engagements. We began at the University of The Bahamas Business Week, delivering a session on “Understanding

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